If the Marginal Tax Rate Is Equal to the Average

question 60

Multiple Choice

If the marginal tax rate is equal to the average tax rate as taxable income increases, the tax structure is

• A)regressive.
• B)proportional.
• C)progressive.
• D)unfair.

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Definitions:

Variable Cost Per Unit

Variable cost per unit is the cost that varies with the level of output, calculated by dividing the total variable costs by the number of units produced.

Activity Level

The degree of operational intensity or volume of production in a business, often influencing costs and revenues.

Contribution Margin

The amount by which sales revenue exceeds variable costs, indicating how much revenue contributes toward covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Variable Costs

Costs that change in proportion to the level of activity or volume of goods produced.